Space and Carbon
“The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself” Carl Sagan
Immerse yourself in the grand tapestry of our universe. A testament to the delicate balance between our existence on this pale blue dot and the immensity of the cosmos, this collection serves as a reminder that the elements that make up our very beings have cycled through the cosmos, connecting us to the stars , the earth and to the very butterflies that adorn it.
"The variety of nature never ceases to amaze me as I explore the species that call this pale blue dot home. I’m fascinated by the variety of the species in nature and how the atoms that create every one of them has travelled through space and time to reside with us here for this brief period of time."
One in a Billion
In the vast canvas of the Milky Way, our home galaxy, astronomers estimate there are approximately 400 billion stars. It’s a number that boggles the mind, and it’s within this cosmic enormity that my artwork, “One in a Billion,” takes its form.
Comprising 28 meticulously preserved butterfly and insect specimens, this piece is a delicate reflection of our cosmic scale. Featuring 400 stars, planets, satellites, moons, and other celestial objects all intricately carved from butterfly wings. This 1 to a billion ratio serves as a captivating reminder of our minuscule place in the universe.
Selection of Pieces from this Collection
This is a collection I have found myself revisiting time and time again, each time further exploring the specimen and their connection with our surroundings
2023... A Space Oddity
In 2020 I began to make Space Oddity editions as a way of testing new approaches and methods, helping me to ensure that none of the precious specimens I work with went to waste. This process turned into a project to create a piece per week to form a collection of 52 editions made over 12 months through 2022 into 2023.
